Connect2 - Shoreham Harbour bridge replacement

• Introduction
• Briefing notes
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Introduction

The Connect2 Shoreham Harbour Bridge Replacement project is one of 79 Connect2 schemes nationally. The project aims to replace the existing footbridge spanning Shoreham Harbour from Shoreham Town Centre to Shoreham Beach.

The existing bridge was built in the 1920s and is now nearing the end of its working life. The new bridge will be wider, facilitating use by both pedestrians and cyclists.

In addition to a new bridge the project aims to provide an improved route for pedestrians and cyclists from Shoreham Beach through the Town Centre to Shoreham-by-Sea railway station. This route will link up with National Cycle Network: Route 2 (NCN2) improving cycling facilities for local people and visitors to Shoreham alike.

WSCC will be working in partnership with the UK’s largest sustainable transport charity Sustrans. Sustrans are contributing £770,000, on behalf of the Big Lottery Fund (BLF), toward the expected project cost of £5.85 million. This is thanks to the outstanding support of local people and Adur District Council during the Peoples Million Vote in 2007.

It is expected that the new bridge will be open toward the end of 2012.

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Briefing notes